5-Minute Oatmeal Power Bowl

November 17, 2014Angela (Oh She Glows)

by Angela (Oh She Glows) on November 17, 2014

This is what I’ve been eating for breakfast every morning for the past month. It’s total comfort food and makes me feel amazing, even after a night of little sleep. I don’t know about you, but when I find something that I love, I have to have it every. single. day. until I’m sick of it and then I’m onto the next thing for a while. It’s a good thing I have this blog or I’d probably eat the same 3 meals on rotation! This wouldn’t surprise my mom. As a child, I used to only want to wear one outfit over and over. My poor mom had the challenging task to convince me to put on a different outfit before school each day. I remember one of those outfits fondly – a neon pink and green spandex short and tank outfit. Probably with a snap bracelet. Who wouldn’t want to wear that every day? I knew what I was doing back in the 80’s, let me tell you!

Now that I have a newborn, I’ve found myself with short “window of opportunities” for personal tasks (shower! eat! get crap done!). I have to move more efficiently then ever and I’m doing most things in half the time. This probably explains why I left the house wearing 1 earring the other day (“new fashion trend?” is what the cashier asked me). After I feed Adriana in the morning, I’m ready to chew my own arm off (unless I have some of my favourite breakfast cookies on hand!). So, rather than raiding the fridge and digging into my dark chocolate macaroon torte at 8am (yup, that happened), I came up with this hot oatmeal that only requires a quick zap of heat. It’s virtually instant! And I’m not talking about those powdery instant oatmeal packets I used to eat in highschool and university. This is real deal oatmeal at a fraction of the time, but you’d never know it. And it’s been working so well for my new routine that I knew I had to share it, as simple as it is. Everyone can appreciate an almost-instant breakfast, right?

The magic of this breakfast starts with making vegan overnight oats before bed. I live off of vegan overnight oats (and smoothies) all summer long, but it’s cold and snowy outside and I want something piping hot! My solution? I started making my vegan overnight oats before bed as usual, but now in the morning I throw the soaked oat mixture into a pot and heat it up for a couple minutes. That’s all it takes! Since we’re already soaking the oats and chia seeds overnight, the work is done for you as you sleep. Now all we have to do is heat it up for a minute or two. Then I scoop it into a bowl and throw on some toppings. In 5 minutes flat, I have an incredibly satisfying, nourishing bowl of oatmeal ready to start my day. It looks like a fancy bowl of oatmeal fit for a crunchy breakfast cafe. And that makes me very happy.

My favourite toppings are…

soaked raw almonds

pepita seeds (you can soak those too)

dried cranberries or dried cherries

raw or toasted almond butter (just a drizzle so it doesn’t overpower)

cinnamon + ground ginger + allspice (lots of cinnamon and just a tiny sprinkle of the last two – try it!!)

toasted flaked coconut

Keep these toppings close by so you can just throw them on like nobody’s biz-nas. Oh and sometimes I will put a pat of coconut oil or vegan butter on top when I want to crank up the comfort another level. This is a breakfast that makes those wintry cold days just a bit more bearable.

Serve with tea or coffee and get COZY!

4.9 from 42 reviews

5-Minute Oatmeal Power Bowl

Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, refined sugar-free, soy-free

By Angela Liddon

My favourite bowl of hot oatmeal, ready in less than 5 minutes! Soaking the oatmeal mixture overnight cuts down the cook time the morning of—all you have to do is heat it on the stove for a minute or two. Don't forget to mix the ingredients the night before. For a fall twist, add a pinch of cinnamon, ground ginger, and allspice on top of each bowl. Total fall comfort food!

Directions:

The night before: Grab a medium bowl and mash the banana until smooth. Now stir in the chia, oats, cinnamon, milk, and water until combined. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

In the morning: Scoop the oat mixture into a medium pot. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat immediately to medium-low, and stir frequently until heated throughout and thickened. At the end of cooking, stir in flax, if using.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition info is based on 1 serving total.* Nutrition data is approximate and is for informational purposes only.

Tips:

The ground flax is optional because it creates a bit of a strange texture (almost like a flax egg) in this oatmeal. I don't mind it, but some people might. If you think you will, just leave it out or sprinkle some ground flax on top instead.

I’ve been eating oatmeal for breakfast for almost two years now. There is just something so warm and comforting about it!

I also went through a phase in middle school where I wanted to wear the exact same outfit to school every day. Mom let me and after a month of wearing this Kermit the Frog posed as a Calvin Klein model shirt (so 90’s) I finally got over that phase.

I actually prefer using using the microwave for porridge. Cooking porridge on the stove produces a very runny mucuous affair and you have to stir it or it burns (I still remember my freshly ex-boyfriend sending me a bitter email about me leaving porridged pots in the sink. And it was him who left me!).
By contrast, you can cook your porridge straight in the bowl in the microwave and you can have in in any consistency you want. I like to use the jumbo oats and I don’t stir my porridge which produces lovely chewy oatbar-like yumness.

I also make 3 min cakes in a cup in my microwave, you should definately investigate this.

nuts or seeds don’t sprout once they have been heated (pasteurized).
In general i recommend always to be critical when reading anything, but especially studies. In this particular case i suggest to analyse the entire study (who funded it, what method was used, validity of the evidence and logic of theconclusion). The internet provides a great deal of information. It’s on us to decide whom and what to believe, but i’m sure it’s in everyones best interest to share the most ‘true’ information we can obtain.
Wishing everyone wonderful holidays and a great 2015 ;)

The microwave-destroys-nutrients-thing is mostly myth, and unfortunately it pops up rather often.

Microwave oven heating is often a better way to heat things than to cook them, because all the water is inside the food, so nutrients don’t leak out into the boiling water, and the food is cooked for shorter amounts of time, thus preserving more nutrients.

In order for things to get hot, they need to be affected by some form of radiated energy. Having it come from a microwave doesn’t make it dangerous or less nutritious in any way, rather being a gentler process of heating. Plus it’s quicker and saves on the washing up since you dont need as many pots and pans.

Whoaa! Folks!
Microwaving does destroy nutrients and cause foods that are cooked in it to become toxic. I have had clients that I helped with my DNA testing that specifically showed the negative effects of microwaving foods. Some of these
effects include sleep disorders, fatigue, chronic fatigue, nightmares, fibromyalgia, hormonal disorders, and ADD. These machines can also leak radiation if the seal around the door is not secure. Exposure to this type of radiation can damaging.

I prefer to trust to scientific evidence and properly carried out research when discussing subjects such as whether microwaving food is dangerous. I know, how ridiculous when there are so many people who don’t know what they are talking about who are willing to share their opinions with me.

I love that you just brought vegan overnight oats to a whole new comfort level with warming them up in the morning! This sounds like the perfect, comforting breakfast! Nothing beats oats in the morning for me :) And I love that spoon – it’s so rustic and adorable!!

I get on the same kicks too! I tend to eat the same three breakfasts, and rotate them every few weeks. I make a similar oatmeal recipe, but I’ve never thought to add a little ginger! Trying that in the morning! :)

I’m exactly the same with breakfast! Once I find something I like, there is zero touching it for months (sometimes years!) until I am too sick of it to even contemplate it. ;) But I will definitely have to try this out for dinner! Hah – looks delicious!

Me too. A couple of years ago, I had a banana-smoothie phase. I drank one every single morning for half a year… and after that not single one for half a year. Haha, I thought it was just me :) Now, I´m into oatmeal, so this recipe is a perfect timesaver.

This is such a good idea!! I tend to make baked oatmeal when its cold but there’s only so many days a week I can get organized in time to do that before I leave for work. Will be trying this tomorrow :)

Haha… Eating it now! I didn’t soak overnight because I just read the recipe and little old, impulsive me wanted it now! My daughter got me started on apple pie oatmeal last week so on my day off I made a double batch that lasted me for 3 breakfasts last week. I was just thinking… I can double this and keep it in the fridge for those cold mornings after the 6 am dog walk before I’m off to work. It’s a keeper!
Ps just voted! Love the cookbook and have bought 3 so far!

I do the same thing with routine. Once I find something I like, I eat it all the time until I get sick of it (which could take a months or a year) and then I am done with it. That oatmeal looks great…maybe itll be my new routine haha.

Once the weather gets cool, I love getting back into my oatmeal! I’m def going to have to try your method of preparing it. I don’t like my oats super goopey, so I haven’t really loved overnight oats that much, but I think I’ll give this a go!

I love this idea and my partner has been looking for ways to cut down on his cooking time in the morning without sacrificing heat. Unfortunately, he really dislikes bananas! Do you have any suggestions for substitutions? Thanks!

Try applesauce – that’s how I make my overnight oats – oats, applesauce, (dairy-free) yoghurt and/or milk, chia, coconut, cinnamon, vanilla, and frozen berries (usually raspberries). And next time I will heat it up in the morning!!

Overnight oats are a life saver on rushed mornings! I also make a carrot cake version with shredded carrots, cinnamon/nutmeg, raisins and walnuts. Now that winter seems to be settling in here in Michigan, I’ve started to heat my oats up for a minute or two in the mornings to take the chill off.

OmmmNomm! It’s definitely oatmeal weather, and this is a great recipe for us busy in the morning folk. I just had oatmeal for lunch because it makes me happy! I just voted for you again and I hope you win!!! You and your food are awesome!

‘raw or toasted almond butter (just a drizzle so it doesn’t overpower)’
I confess that made me half. My porridge is usually about a quarter almond butter :P

That being said, this looks amazing! I might actually start doing this in the morning to save time. Sometimes I like baking my porridge with the toppings on it already, and I get ready while it’s baking, then gobble it up before leaving the house!

Okay so just a warning, this comment has nothing to do with the oatmeal and everything to do with your reviews on Goodreads…

I am going to spare you the sappy ramblings of how much I adore you but basically, I found myself on goodreads, after I voted for your book again hehe, and I started to read the reviews and oh. my. god. I started crying! Like the overly dramatic person that I am! I was so beyond happy with all of the wonderful things people were saying about you! I have followed your blog for almost a year now and I must say, you have been one of the biggest motivators and inspirations in my life this past year and I cannot thank you enough! Your success and happiness makes me jump with joy! In the most cliché of terms, haha.

Yes!! I’m so glad someone else eats the same thing every day until you get sick of it! I never thought anything of it until I got married and realized my husband wasn’t so thrilled about eating leftovers the very next night or the same meal several days in a row- he thinks I’m crazy, but we’ve learned to compromise and he does drink a green smoothie every weekday now for breakfast :-) How does you hubby feel about it? P.S. Those are some of my favorite oatmeal toppings, too- looks fantastic!

That looks amazing. I will have to try it- I’ve been wanting oatmeal lately, but never feel like taking the time to do it right in the morning. Not that it even takes that long! Soaking the oats overnight sounds like a great idea.

Those soaked almonds look amazing! I’ve been making hazelnut milk lately, and the soaked hazelnuts are incredible.

Yummy!! My food philosophy, if it’s not broken don’t fix it! A.k.a. If it’s nutrient dense, why not eat the same thing until you’re sick of it?? Lol I totally do that with oatmeal. So warm and soothing for the belly! :)

This looks awesome! I don’t really enjoy oatmeal but I am trying to change my tastes and try different ways of eating it. I was wondering where you get your pepita seeds from (I’ve never had those before) and your dried cranberries. I love cranberries but all the dried ones I’ve found have added sugar :/

I am all about the hot brekkies right now, but if you were to pass me a fork for that dark chocolate macaroon torte, I certainly wouldn’t turn it down!! I love the sounds of this recipe. All those toppings are making me seriously crave oats!

I could have written every single word of this post (except, of course, for the spandex outfit!). It is just totally me! And I happen to eat this oatmeal (same recipe, same toppings) from the day the cold season arrived here in Paris, France (2 or 3 weeks ago, I would say). I love it so much (actually it is the reason why I get up every morning). So delicious, so good for me. It just makes the fall more bearable. Everyone should try it!

Love this recipe! I just love oats. Great idea about soaking the almonds to eat them. I learn so much from you!! By the way, I didn’t have cranberries, but had left over fresh cranberry relish from another recipe, it fit perfectly into this one. It adds a hint of orange!!

I love overnight oats AND oatmeal.. but face the exact same issues with each! I usually add chia instead of flax to my overnight oats so they get that more pudding-ish texture :)
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I never had oatmeal before I knew your blog. Its not that common in Germany. But i fell in love your carrot cake oatmeal and I’m trying to change it up every now and then. I make a big portion at once and then reheat it every morning or eat it cold. Amazing!

When i didn’t prepare anything i skip the soaking part and just mix the oats with water, a minute in the microwave and they are ready. I mix them with fresh fruits and everything else I can find.

Looks incredible! Do you make your own almond milk for this recipe? I really want to make this oatmeal, but I hate the fake ingredients and added sugar in store bought almond milk. Do you always make yours? Or is there a store brand you use in a pinch? thank you!

I definitely add the flax seed meal along with a clove of garlic and a half teaspoon of freshly grated turmric and a tablespoon of chopped kale to make it more savory and inch up the superfood quotient. Great way to start a day.

Hi Janna, Yes, soaking them in water helps your body digest them better :) I like to soak overnight. I’ll often put a half cup of almonds in a bowl, cover with water, and then drain and rinse in the morning. It’s a great snack. I keep them in the fridge for up to 3 days.

YUM! I’ve been getting back into having oatmeal and bowl for breakfast (even though I still love my smoothies!)
Anything thats speedy works for me, especially on those days when I am running late for work!

I have been eating oat meal for years –but this last year I found a mix I just can’t live with out! It’s heaven — and I buy it ALL bulk so I can get just what I want I use 5 C rolled oats, 5 C. rolled Wheat or 5 grain cereal, 3/4C slivered almonds, 3/4 C dried cranberries, 3/4 C. pumpkin seed, 3/4C.sunflowers seeds, 1/2 C. flex seeds, 1C unsweetened coconut meat. I mix this all together and scope 1/2 C each morning into a microwave safe bowl ad a dash of salt and just enough water that you can see about half inch of water about your oats and nuke it for 3.5 min’s—I add honey and Almond milk—HEAVEN

Hey Angela, this looks awesome! I’ve been wanting to make overnight oats (never tried) but it’s the coldness of it that always puts me off, so now I’m super hyped and this will likely turn into my staple breakfast :P there are so many variations that could be done!!!

One question though, how can I substitute the banana? applesauce? re-hydrated/mashed dates? nut creams? Help!
Bananas disagree with my stomach and make me puke :( so I need to avoid them, but I do want to try this asap! Any help on subbing the banana is greatly appreciated :D thanks!

Thanks! I’ve been making them with some variations to get them spongy without the banana (added apple juice and some dried fruit to the overnight process, which gets all re-hydrated during the night :D), it’s working but a bit too thick, I have to add more milk when I heat them up to compensate… but all in all I’m loving to have discovered this recipe, thank you!!! I’ll give the pear puree idea a go :)

Great recipe, I ate oatmeal every single day while breastfeeding (they say it helps with milk production but I didnt notice that effect though). For some reason I have a problem combining cinnamon with bananas, I just don’t like how they taste together – tried it so many times in muffins, oatmeal like this, smoothies, bars etc. but nope, I still hate the combination…Go figure…

I’m the same – colder weather equals warm oatmeal. I still feel the need to start every morning with fresh fruit. But each day the time for having something warmer creeps closer. It used to be midday now by 10 or 11am I am looking around for that hot bowl of porridge. The pictures are pretty. Thank you. Happy early baby days. :)

Double Dark Chocolate Coconut Macaroon Tart for breakfast?? I’m happy to know I’m not the only one. OOOHHHH MMMMYYYY GGGGOOOSSHHH. It is to die for. I don’t even bother with the crust anymore–just mix that yummy goodness and HOPE it lasts in the fridge for a few days. It’s AMAZING!

This oatmeal will be on my breakfast table this week for sure. Once again, Angela, you provide my sustenance every day! So thankful for YOU.

This is my breakfast on so many mornings! I keep all of my “fixings” together, whether it’s my stash of nuts, chia seeds, hemp hearts, goji berries, pumpkin seeds, etc. I try not to put ALL of them on every time. Congrats on getting your book on Goodreads! I’m definitely voting!

Hi there! How is this possibly my first ever visit to Oh She Glows?? Well, I must say, that I too, stick to the same tried and true food items for a while, then switch it up. I’m a big overnight oats eater, and I’ve never thought to heat them in a pot to make them warm. This is a great recipe. Thanks for sharing. Hope you have a lovely weekend, and I’ll be back again!

I found the chia seeds kind of overwhelmed it. In your picture I don’t see chia seeds but when I made it you really did see them. I think I might try it again without the chia and add hemp seeds at the end.

Hi Angela! I loooove your recipes!!! They have made it so much more fun and easy way to eat right and feel great about it! I have read how you mentioned you like a challenge when it comes to recipes and coming up with new stuff. Idk if you already have a recipe for it, but do you have any recipes using a green superfood powder? I have vitamineral green and I wish I could take it more often but I don’t feel like drinking it by itself. I know you can put it into smoothies but I’d like to try it with something different, I just don;t know what. If you do have something, is it a good amount? not to where its just a teaspoon in a recipe. you know what I mean? where it;s the main ingrediant.

This is delicious! I always seem to have overripe bananas. I have been making it with Familia Swiss Muesli, pecans, pumpkin seeds, a bit of dried fruit and some unsweetened coconut yogurt. The possibilities are endless!

Thank you so much for sharing this quick morning meal, Angela! I love a bowl of hot, homemade oatmeal in the morning but struggle with waking up in time to go through the lengthly process of making it. This seems like the perfect recipe to quicken things up a bit as well as add some extra flavor! What is your reason behind adding 2/3 cup almond milk and 1/3 water instead of just all of one?

Wow, literally just devoured this bowl of deliciousness. I added some cacao and mmm it was so yummy! I topped it with fresh raspberries and blueberries alongside dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds. It’s filled me up and hopefully I won’t be hungry in 10 minutes like usual (anorexia recovery problems). Hope you’re doing well and thank for for these amazing recipes that keep me motivated x

Angela, I’m relatively new to your blog (I discovered it via several students in my Food Writing class — they’re super fans). I’ve made a few of your recipes over the last month or so, and they’ve been wonderful — from the coconut-avocado pudding to the vegan Caesar salad. You’ve made me explore some new ingredients and techniques, which has been so refreshing. Mostly, I hover in the land of cheese boards and bright, zesty salads. All this to say, this recipe has become my new morning fave. I love how the oats retain their shape (instead of growing mushy), and the chia seeds add so much body. Thanks for all that you offer here. Cheers!

I totally had that neon outfit too! LOL! I sit here stuffing my face with leftover candied yam casserole! Hahaha.
Oatmeal is amazing. Thanks for sharing. I too have a newborn…and a toddler. Life is busy and I need all the comfort & energy I can get. I always forget to soak my oats and seeds over night, but you have inspired me! God Bless.
ps: I have been on your site many times and use your recipes all the time. Thank you so much for your blog. (I too have a blog but have not been able to make time to blog…you have inspired me with this too!) I breastfeed my baby and he has a lot of food sensitivities, especially dairy and soy; so my diet has to be very specific. I am so thankful for folks like you who share what you are doing with vegan cooking/baking. You have made my life much better. Some of my friends and family don’t understand, they think I should just put baby on formula. Your blog is so encouraging. Thanks again!

Made this last night for my AM breaky ! Fantastic. I wasn’t even looking for a mid morning snack after the very heavy caseload.
Wondering any other suggestions for the banana – if I have just run out?
Thank you

Like you, I’m a serial (cereal?) oatmeal-eater. I’ve made this for breakfast every day for about a week now, and I’m completely in love! I call it the Big Bowl o’Banana Bread, because it tastes just like a really wholesome, delicious banana bread. Mmmmmm.
Thank you for your recipes and your you-ness. You’ve changed my life. I’m seriously not exaggerating. Your recipes are helping me love food again.
Love from,
Lara

Hot oatmeal! My favourite! I’ve been having this every morning at work. I actually look forward to work because of this bowl. (is that weird?) Instead of soaking the oats though, I just put the oats, cinnamon, coconut sugar, and chia seeds in a small ziplock, and my toppings in another container. Then i’ll assemble and mix with almond milk and pop it in the microwave for a few minutes. Totally delicious and energizing! Loveee <3

Thank you so much for this recipe! I never liked oatmeal, but feel I should be eating it for the health benefits. I’ve been making a simplified version of this (just banana, oats, almond milk and chia) for a few weeks now and I love it!

Wow, that is a fantastic breakfast recipe! Thank you! I didn’t have everything on the list, but I had Bob’s oats, the banana, soy instead of almond milk, and some toasted coconut. Oh and some spices – nutmeg and cinnamon. What a great meal – easy and tasty.

I’ve made this oatmeal a couple of times now and I love it. It’s super easy to make and keeps me full for a long time. I didn’t add the dried fruit, just fresh fruit and some nuts. Thanks so much for the healthy, tasty recipe. I just found your blog and I’m very excited to try more recipes and get your cookbook. Thanks again!

I just discovered your website and made this oatmeal this morning (in the middle of a snowmageddon in Boston) with a sprinkle of shaved chocolate, a dash of sea salt, and dried cranberries, and it was the best!! Will be saving this and making it every other day during the winter.

I just wanted to say that I LOVED this recipe! It was filling, but it didn’t sit in my stomach like a brick. I put crunchy peanut butter, pepitas and hemp seeds on mine, washed it down with a homemade matcha latte, and I was energized for the day! Love your recipes! Keep being you!

OMG just tried this recipe. Thank you! I have a 2 year old and a 9 month old and my mornings are a small slice of insanity. This made my life so much easier. Everyone including the baby loved this oatmeal!

High protein? Where? I noticed there was not a Nutritional listing. Let’s look at the banana: ALL sugar. Rolled oats: ALL carbs. There is protein from the nuts and some from the milk. But this breakfast – oatmeal alone – is certainly NOT high protein. As a diabetic I do pay close attention to such details.

The above picture is just a mere snapshot into the bliss that I discovered IS chocolate oatmeal. Sure, I’d heard around town that adding a little cocoa http://dailycome.com/a-serious-bowl-of-oats-pregnancy-happenings/

I haven’t tried subbing steel-cut oats in this recipe, but I do know that soaking steel-cut oats overnight drastically reduces the cook time in the morning. It might be worth a shot. The only thing I’m not sure is if the liquid amounts would change. Hope this helps!

Hi – I used pumpkin seeds. I was fearful given some earlier life advice, but, thankfully I did not grow a pumpkin in my stomach as I was warned by my mother many years ago. Thank you for inspiring me to reach for the stars.

So even though it’s nearly 11:00 pm my time, I just made a bowl of this deliciousness. I added everything to it listed (except for the pepitas. I ran out of those 2 days ago.) Instead, I added some macadamia nuts because they were staring at me from the pantry and begging to be thrown in. So, thank you for posting this. Breakfast just became a lot more fun.

Hi, I just got your book and am dying to try the porridge recipes, I miss it so much. But I’m terribly intolerant to oats, even more then wheat for some reason. Can I just replace the rolled oats for rolled buckwheat or buckwheat flakes in every recipe?

I am thinking about trying this recipe, it sounds amazing! I only have one problem with it, the banana. I really don’t like bananas. Does this oatmeal taste super bananay or is it a light hint of banana?

Love this post! Overnight oats are a lifesaver in the winter, especially when I want to optimize my time snuggled up under a warm duvet – plus this is a great change from my usual 5-grain oats, chia seed, cinnamon, vanilla powder, dried cranberry and unsweetened almond milk version. Thanks for the inspiration and greetings from chilly Hamburg!

This recipe could be even better if a tablespoon of honey is added to the oatmeal and banana or even peanut butter! to even make this recipe sustainable, Fair trade bananas and oatmeal from local farms could be used! If you live in Seattle, some local farms that grow oatmeal are Metropolitan Market, Trellis, 21 Acres, and The Calf and Kid Ranch so look out for these brands when you are at the grocery store! Also has anyone tried blending the oatmeal and baking it in the oven?

I’ve been coming to your website for a few years now, but don’t think I’ve ever left a comment. I just wanted to say thank you for all of these wonderful recipes and for all else you share here on this website. I wish you the best in the NYE with your sweet family.

Hi Annik, I haven’t calculated the nutritional data myself, but if you plug the recipe information into an online tool like Nutrition Data or Calorie Count.com, it will calculate the calories per serving for you. Hope this helps!

I know this is an old post but I just had to comment – thank you for this recipe!! For over a month I’ve been trying to find a breakfast that’s filling enough to tide me over until lunch when I bike 12 km to work every day. And finally today, after having this for breakfast, I didn’t have to deal with an embarrassing rumbling stomach before lunchtime. So excited to keep trying this with different toppings!

Hi Larissa, I’m glad the Oatmeal Power Bowl was able to tide you over! A 12 km bike ride every morning (Wow! Impressive!) would definitely work up a monster appetite. :) Have fun experimenting with toppings!
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Hi April, Soaking the seeds and nuts in water helps your body digest them better, and it can help with nutrient absorption. :) I like to soak overnight, and I’ll often put a half cup of almonds in a bowl, cover with water, and then drain and rinse in the morning. It’s a great snack! I keep them in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Angela…just bought your amazing book from Costco and am loving it. Question, can you use Keifer in this recipe? It would be great to add the benefits of a probiotic and boost gut health first thing in the day.

Ah!! I love your spoon! Also, I’ve been going through your blog and just pinning a BUNCH of recipes, haha! All of your food looks so good. I’ve made your Hunky Heartbeet Cabbage Soup and it was delicious! I am now attempting a not-overnight version of this. Hopefully it turns out!

I have eaten oat bran mixed with flax seed meal for breakfast every day for at least the past 15 years. Besides helping build Bob’s Red Mill empire, I suspect and hope it is helping me stay healthy. I pour it in a big bowl, pour enough water to cover it by a couple inches, and nuke it for about 3-4 minutes. I usually add walnuts and either blueberries or bananas. On a long, lazy weekend morning, I might add quinoa. To do this, I just precook the quinoa for about 5 minutes before adding the oat bran. With a cup of coffee, this breakfast sustains me for at least 3-5 hours. Please tell me I haven’t wasted the last 15 years of my life!

I first want to say I love everything about your Oh She Glows cookbook and website and JUST noticed you now have an app! Woohoo!!
I seriously love how approachable your recipes are and you have made it BEYOND simple for me to cook these meals at home for my family without having to fill my pantry with super special ingredients. I have yet to make something that dislike. Thank you!
Maybe a silly question about the overnight oatmeal:
How much is a “serving size”?

Awww thank you so much Ashley!! This truly means the world to me to hear this. I can’t thank you enough for your support and encouragement! It’s really why I do what I do, so to hear that the recipes make an impact in your life is so great to hear.
As for this recipe, I wrote it as 1 serving as I usually enjoy the whole bowl. But you can split it up however you’d like! :)